Chaper three: Healthcare admin programs

Question 1

what is one of the most important aspects of healthcare admin?

Answer 1

the appropriate documentation and disposition of healthcare information

Question 2

Healthcare Information Portability and Accountability( HIPPA) and Freedom of information Act(FOIA)

Answer 2

Information is only provided to a person on a need to know basis. It is imperative that all pertinent information be provided in a beneficiary’s record whether it is electronic or paper. the data follows a beneficiary until the sponsor retires or separates from military service.

Question 3

how HMs adiquately assist the beneficiary

Answer 3

HMs must be knowledeable and skilled in the afairs concerning outpatients and inpatients. regardless of the job title, HMs will have administrative responsibilities which may be primary or equal to their clinical responsibilities.

Question 4

what is the administrative roles of the HM

Answer 4

greeting the patient entering the clinic or ward; assisting patient in completing medical treatment forms; performing the inital assessment of the beneficiary, specifically vital signs; providing initial clinical documentation; prepare follow- up appointments; assisting with the referral process; preparing and maintaining files and medical treatment records; developing and maintainig a proactive and responsive supply process